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Skiers love the backcountry despite avalanche dangers; technology may save lives

By Sahalie Donaldson
January 09, 2019 12:00 AM
The Utah County Sheriff Search and Rescue with other search and rescue teams stand shoulder width apart in a long probe line. Together, they take steps forward plunging their probes into the snow searching for anybody who was buried. (Shaun Roundy)
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Owner develops new powder-carving skis at Surface

By Frank Young
January 13, 2015 12:00 AM
Mike Schneider riding his bike to the slopes to ride some back-country powder. Schneider is the founder and president of Surface, which manufactures a wide range of skis. (Mike Schneider)
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